Name: Serenade: Poetry and Music
Start: 2026-07-26T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-26T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten (Universität Bayreuth), Freigelände

Summer evening full of sound and poetry in the ÖBG Bayreuth

The Serenade Poetry and Music will bring the Bayreuth guitar and mandolin orchestra to the Botanical-Ecological Garden of the University of Bayreuth on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 6 PM. The audience will experience a free open-air concert in the outdoor area at the main entrance, accompanied by humorous and reflective poetry. The evening is organized by the Friends of the ÖBG e.V.; in case of rain, the event will take place in the greenhouse. ([obg.uni-bayreuth.de](https://www.obg.uni-bayreuth.de/de/veranstaltungen/20260726-Serenade/index.html?utm_source=openai))

Sound colors between guitar, mandolin, and nature

When plucked instruments meet a botanical garden, a special live atmosphere is created: finely drawn melodic lines, warm chords, and an acoustic setting that makes every detail audible. The Bayreuth guitar and mandolin orchestra, conducted by Daniel Ambarjan, will perform works by Johannes Brahms, Luc Lévesque, and Fortunato Chelleri, among others. The serenade combines classical orchestration with summery lightness and creates a concert experience that feels close and personal. ([obg.uni-bayreuth.de](https://www.obg.uni-bayreuth.de/de/veranstaltungen/20260726-Serenade/index.html?utm_source=openai))

Poetry as a counter voice to the city

The evening will be guided by Sabine Heucke-Gareis with humorous and reflective poetry; this year, the poems exclusively come from female poets. The literary passages create contrasts, intensify moods, and provide the concert with an additional narrative thread. This exact mixture of music, language, and audience atmosphere makes the serenade more than just a classical summer concert. ([obg.uni-bayreuth.de](https://www.obg.uni-bayreuth.de/de/veranstaltungen/20260726-Serenade/index.html?utm_source=openai))

A place that carries the sound

The Botanical-Ecological Garden is a strongly atmospheric venue with its outdoor area. According to the University of Bayreuth, the facility covers around 16 hectares; visitors will find parking across from the garden entrance, two disabled parking spaces, and accessible restrooms. Access is signposted via the A9 highway, exit Bayreuth South; additionally, bus stops and taxi ranks are within reach at the main train station. ([nachhaltigkeit.uni-bayreuth.de](https://www.nachhaltigkeit.uni-bayreuth.de/de/infrastruktur/oekologisch-botanischer-garten/index.html?utm_source=openai))

More than a concert: a complete summer day

Those who arrive early can already participate in a short tour at 5 PM at the Victoria Basin on the topic of Lotus, Papyrus & Co.. Before the concert and during the break, the Friends of the ÖBG e.V. will offer beverages. This creates a relaxed overall experience of garden visit, music, and encounters. Admission to the serenade is free; donations are welcome. ([obg.uni-bayreuth.de](https://www.obg.uni-bayreuth.de/de/veranstaltungen/20260726-Serenade/index.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The Serenade Poetry and Music unites plucked music, poetry, and summer flair into a cultural evening with special warmth. Anyone wishing to experience Bayreuth's botanical stage live should mark this date: a free concert that impressively brings together sound, nature, and word art. ([obg.uni-bayreuth.de](https://www.obg.uni-bayreuth.de/de/veranstaltungen/20260726-Serenade/index.html?utm_source=openai))